Schultz, Timothy P.
The Problems With Pilots
- ISBN 13:
- 9781421424798
- author:
- Schultz, Timothy P.
- format:
- Hardback (14 May 2018)
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.36 centimetres
- Genre:
- Engineering & Technology Pilot Training Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Problem with Pilots: How Physicians, Engineers, and Airpower Enthusiasts Redefined Flight By Timothy P. Schultz, published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2018. In the early days of flight, pilots were exposed to significant risks due to their human vulnerability. As aircraft flew higher, faster, and farther, pilots faced challenges such as asphyxiation at high altitudes, fainting during high-G maneuvers, and spiraling to the ground after encountering clouds or fog. To address these difficulties, physicians and engineers worked together to develop new technologies that could bridge the gap between human and machine performance. This study delves into archival sources to understand the evolution of the pilot-aircraft relationship, revealing how aviation technology evolved and enthusiasts sought ways to advance its military uses. By the early 1940s, pilots were increasingly replaced by sophisticated instrument-based control systems, a phenomenon that remains relevant today in the era of high-tech aircraft. By examining historical developments and their connection to modern flight, The Problem with Pilots provides an original view of how scientists and engineers brought together technological, medical, and human elements to transform the pilot's role.
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